Dates:
8-11 August
Meeting place:
Van shed at bottom of drive
Meeting time:
8:30am
Departure time:
8:45am
Heading to:
Kaimai Ranges
Return time:
Thursday night - this is dependent on how the group moves through the bush. As a rough estimate, we aim to be back by 7pm.
Gear supplied by each student:
Wet weather gear
Thermals
Socks, shorts, beanie, gloves etc
Toothbrush
Sleeping bag
Snacks
Sturdy shoes/tramping boots (tramping boots may be borrowed but this needs to be arranged prior to the trip as numbers are limited)
Pack (one can be borrowed from school - these will be issued in the morning of the trip)
Pack liner/rubbish bag (to keep the pack contents dry)
Cup/Bowl/fork/spoon
Water bottle
Lunch or money for lunch for the first day
Gear supplied by the school:
Tarps
Sleeping mat
Cookers
Pots
Lighters
Gas
Headlights
First aid kits
Survival kits
Maps
Compasses
Trowel
Toilet paper
Sanitizer
Food